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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.24, 615.26 and 282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.24, 615.26 and 282.60 is: 422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.24 : 615.26 = 282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.24/615.26 = 282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.24x = 615.26 × 282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.24x = 173,872.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,872.48/411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.80

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